1
as in to admit
to accept the truth or existence of (something) usually reluctantly
she grudgingly conceded his point
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2
as in to succumb
to cease resistance (as to another's arguments, demands, or control)
he conceded as soon as it became clear that he could not win
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Recent Examples of concede
But this month, the IRS blinked, quietly conceding that such speech is protected when directed to a congregation.
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Lauren Cooley, Sun Sentinel, 21 July 2025
Yang conceded that Chinese studios are still playing catch-up with top foreign counterparts in technologies and industrial processes, though the gap is closing.
—Auzinea Bacon, CNN Money, 20 July 2025
Family members conceded that the trial was very tolling and difficult on them.
—Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 14 July 2025
Spending that much wasn’t necessary, of course, and Varas concedes some of the features could have been downgraded.
—Denise Hruby
updated July 13, Miami Herald, 13 July 2025
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Lauren Cooley, Sun Sentinel, 21 July 2025
Yang conceded that Chinese studios are still playing catch-up with top foreign counterparts in technologies and industrial processes, though the gap is closing.
—Auzinea Bacon, CNN Money, 20 July 2025
Family members conceded that the trial was very tolling and difficult on them.
—Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 14 July 2025
Spending that much wasn’t necessary, of course, and Varas concedes some of the features could have been downgraded.
—Denise Hruby
updated July 13, Miami Herald, 13 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for concede
Verb
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Foyt admitted that was another factor in waiting to put Ferrucci back in another car on Sunday.—
Bruce Martin,
Forbes.com,
20 July 2025
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Since the 2024 election, Klobuchar admitted that the party would have benefited from an open primary last summer, as well.—
Jenny Goldsberry,
The Washington Examiner,
20 July 2025
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McKinley succumbed eight days later, and was succeeded by Theodore Roosevelt.—
Gabrielle Starr,
Boston Herald,
18 July 2025
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If someone succumbs to the heat, promptly relocate them to a cool, shaded location.—
Bay Area Weather Report,
Mercury News,
16 July 2025
Verb
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Court documents state that Adams confessed to officers.—
Gillian Stawiszynski,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
25 July 2025
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CEOs are quietly confessing that AI is transforming how businesses operate.—
Brian Solis,
Forbes.com,
24 July 2025
Verb
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The new program allows customers nationwide to submit their ideas for new Whopper sandwiches on the chain's official website.—
Suzanne Blake,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 July 2025
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With that filing, Duke must wait at least 120 days to submit a formal application for a certificate of public convenience and necessity.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
25 July 2025
Verb
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Be transparent about the mistake, acknowledge your role, and offer support to help the team recover.—
Julia Sullivan,
USA Today,
21 July 2025
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The appeals court acknowledged this in its recent rulings.—
Adam S. Minsky,
Forbes.com,
21 July 2025
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Faced with no other option, the heartbroken family surrendered Draco to the Los Angeles County Department of Animal Care and Control (DACC), despite having loved and raised him for over five years.—
Tereza Shkurtaj,
People.com,
20 July 2025
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Warren then surrendered Ozzie Albies’ second three-run homer in as many days in the fourth.—
Gary Phillips,
New York Daily News,
20 July 2025
Verb
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On top of settling on a rate increase lower than originally planned, the MSD board agreed to postpone the original effective date of Aug. 1 by one month.—
Killian Baarlaer,
The Courier-Journal,
29 July 2025
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For her link-up with friends, Solange completely agreed.—
Essence,
Essence,
28 July 2025
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“Concede.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/concede. Accessed 3 Aug. 2025.
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